Madeira Centro

Having spent many holidays in Benidorm over the last 40 years and experiencing many 4 star hotels, I would have to list the Madeira Centro as my No 1 choice. The staff and service was second to none. The food was of very good quality with plenty of choice; each day it was a treat to eat in the restaurant. The accommodation was sumptuous with every home comfort and after requesting by letter, a seaview, we were provided with a magnificent view on the 13th floor. We cannot wait to return in 2009 and will use Alpharooms once again as they provided great value for money and all promises fulfilled.

Jane and Andrew Pattie, East Kilbride, Scotland
Mature Couple (36+)

Absolutely perfect couldn't have picked a better hotel, perfect central location. Food, Staff, Rooms and service all excellent. Definitely deserves the four star rating. Thoroughly recommend it!!

vicky preen, wednesbury
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

As this was our first holiday abroad we don't have anything to compare it to but we did have a lovely time in the hotel and all staff were very helpful.The kids loved the pool and spent most of their time there. The room was very nice and had a superb view day and night and was very close to the beach and shops ect.... the only problem with this hotel is that they don't have a first aider which we needed when my husband slipped in the pool area and cut his head open we basically had to sort him out ourselves as they didnt have anyone there to attend to him which I thought was a little bit on the stupid side because it could have been a lot worse, perhaps they should look into that. All in all it was a terrific holiday and we were just glad we chose such a nice and comfortable hotel. The food was really nice and the waiting staff were very good with the little ones. So yes I think we will go there again.

rebecca ruscoe, stoke on trent
Family with Children 11 and Under

We stayed in this hotel previously 2002,and enjoyed ourselves, not so this time. The dining area was chaos, the food dreadful and the staff would make basil faulty seem positively polite. The rooms were very good, chamber maids very good, but if you like good food and waiter service avoid this hotel.

joe kelly, exeter england
Mature Couple (36+)

Third visit to the hotel. Excellent as ever, service first class, location could not be better. Will be back again next year perhaps even for new year!

Keith Harper, Edinburgh / Scotland
Mature Couple (36+)

Six of us stayed at the Madeira Centro and had a smashing time the staff were really nice, hotel spotless and food superb there was nothing to fault about it at all except for a minor point in that one of us did not have a balcony but having said that we were out most of the time.  We shall go back again.

Liz Juckes, Halifax/England
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

This was our fifth stay at the Madeira Centro and i have to say that it has definately disimproved greatly. The reception staff in particular, David was beyond rude,ignoring us for long periods and when he did attend to us it was with severe arrogance, however Pedro also at reception was always courteous and polite.The high points of the hotel are the location and the cleaniness. We were half board and the food was ok,though again a disimprovement from last year.The rooms very standard if not slightly to much on the small side,but again very clean. Would seriously have to think about whether i would stay here again,when one is paying for a service one does not expect to be met with blind indifference from certain hotel staff. Its a pity because other than that i quite liked the hotel.

Meg, Ireland
Mature Couple (36+)

This  was the second time we stayed at The Madeira Centro hotel.
Its location, panoramic views,food,service and cleanliness is always worth while. Our friends also enjoyed their stayed.
This is a hotel that I hoghly recommend while staying in the beautiful town of Benidorm.

Olli Högström, Gothenburg / Sweden
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

What a fabulous hotel! Bedrooms and public rooms immaculately clean. We stayed on a full board basis and were never disappointed with the large variety of food offered. To add to that all staff were friendly, welcoming and always helpful. What more could one want!

Sandra Richard, Mid-Glam/Wales
Group of Young Friends/Couples

Great hotel in an excellent location, everything on your doorstep really close to old town. Good choice and quality of food. Rooms really nice and spotless with great views, would deffinatly go back

Claire, Sheffield
Group of Young Friends/Couples

Excellent spotless hotel very close to beach,bus stops,bars restaurants etc.Food very good great selection only thing maybe a bit more choice of hot food at dinner would have been nice but fantastic salad,sweets etc would visit again without a doubt.

stephen jones, wrexham
Mature Couple (36+)

excellent hotel food was very good hotel was very clean & tidy
very good location would have no problems in recomending this hotel

andrew rattan, nottingham
Mature Couple (36+)

Ideal situation close to the town centre and one road from the beach.   The food is excellent and the rooms all face the evening sun.   On the downside the indoor and outdoor pools are small and the car parking charge high (11E daily). Not really a hotel for chiildren.   I would highly recommend this hotel.

Roger Payne, Isle of Man
Group of Young Friends/Couples

We have been to Benidorm many times but this time we took in-laws for their 1st trip and we weren't disappointed, the hotel was first class.Right in the middle of the resort everything is easily accesible, sea a couple of hundred yards, buses around the corner 1 minute away, many resteraunts and shops.an ideal location.The hotel itself is superb, the bedrooms are very spacious with mini - bar, TV, hairdryer all mod cons, the food was excellent at every meal with lot's of choice and staff were very friendly all over the hotel.The only critiscism is that the bar where the entertainment is held is very small for the size of hotel and the entertainment itself was not that wonderful.Overall we had a great time and in-laws cannot wait to go back.

LYNDA SMITH, ESSEX / ENGLAND
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

we have stayed at the madeira centro seven times.we always find it excellent value as it is very clean and a good choice of food.it is in a good position as we like the old town but it is not far to walk to the new town.the staff are very friendly but the entertainment is really for the spanish.we will be going back next year

vicky clarkson, nottingham/england
Group of Mature Friends/Couples

arrived beginning of oct 05, first impression very nice, nice foyer.  arrived at midday was told the room was not ready, so returned at 1:15 as requested still the room was not ready,(after queuing and watching the spanish people checking in and getting there keys) room was still not ready, had lunch, returned to reception but still the room was not ready, told to come back in 15 minutes.  when finally got to the room, room looked a lot smaller than advertised, but very nice, great view from the 17th floor overlooking old and new town and the beach, very impressive.  went to the mini bar, minature bottles looked tampered with, levels of alcohol some half filled, glasses in mini bar had lipsticks stains over them and clearly had not been changed.  the hotel has a televison with internet access, needed new batteries in the remote control which i got on the second day, which acessed free films and music, this was great, this also had a speaker in the bathroom, great whilst soaking in the bath.    
the food at the restaurant was very spanish but very nice (king prawns, fresh orange juice, bulls tails and cava wine at breakfast) overall a good selection to suit everyones tastes. around the pool plenty of sunbeds and parasols,there is a nice  outdoor pool, (did not use as it was freezing), jacuzzi first 2 days was not filled, went down on the 3rd day and they were filling it, it was freezing, thinking it would take a few hours to heat up but it never, went to the jacuzzi the next day still freezing.  this hotel has a heated indoor pool which was very nice but unfortunately was being painted inside, (this should not affect anyone else staying after our stay).
overall after being made to wait for the room, and a few minor problems sorted this would be a great place to stay, unfortunately we were just there for 4 days.

sean omeara, wales
Young Couple (18-35)

We are a family of four - our boys are 2 and 6 years old. Our holiday was for 2 weeks in July/August 2005

Room details: We stayed in a quad room on the 19th floor . Balcony view was spectacular. Room had air con - essential with temperatures in the late 30s. No privacy between the 2 x double beds - no problem with young children. TV with some english channels and pay options. Well furnished, cleaned daily to a high standard, however late we left the room.

Drinks: good variety, fairly priced. The ground floor terrace bar was popular with locals/non-residents.

Indoor and outdoor pools are both small but little used and children/adults are well behaved pool side.

Food very good, provided your palate is a little adventurous. lots of seafood and a Spanish slant to the menu. Not too good if your preference is thoroughly english/macdonalds/kfc.

Location: very close to Levante/Old Town/Poniente. Buses stop just around the corner and go widely for 90c.

SUMMARY: excellent.

Andrew Brodniewski, Derby/England
Family with Children 11 and Under

Beautiful Hotel inside and out.  We arrived in a rental car and had a little bit of difficulty finding the car park at first due to building work nearby.  Car park is 10 euros per day.

Reception very quick and professional, 5 different lifts to all floors including a panoramic one.  Rooms all with sea facing views with nice bathrooms and good storage space.

Restuarant - a tad disappointing for us, we went half board which means you can have either lunch or dinner each day - but it wasnt to our pallets.  There was a good selection of salads/fruits everyday but we found the hot choices a slight letdown - but I am a fussy eater anyway.

Bar - service varied depending on which waiters were on duty, but we found the prices reasonable compared with other places in the area.

Overall - lovely relaxing hotel, with all you need for a holiday.  Great location, a couple of mins from levante beach.

Nigel Harvey, Kent
Young Couple (18-35)

It was my first time abroad and I went with my best friend and her parents last year in November. I can say that my stay was absolutely fabulous and I enjoyed it so much. The hotel was beautiful and everything was so clean and friendly. I had the most breath taking view from our balcony and the outside lift. The hotels restauraunt was better than a first class restaurant at home and the waiters and food were great. I definately want to go again.

Jessica, Nottingham, England
Group of Young Friends/Couples

five of us stayed at the madeira centro for new year wow! what a great place.  The rooms were spotless with fantastic views.  The hotel was a definite 5 star. Food was great and plenty of it.  We stayed for the New Year Gala - what a feast and the staff were marvellous.  The indoor pool was a must as even though weather good for time of year no way could you sit around the oustside pool or swim.  Only downfall was evening entertainment, but hey you make your own.  the hotel in great position in old town near to beach and shops.   But dont go here if you looking for bingo and english food this hotel has class and is very spanish a taste of culture - as they say when in spain ..... we felt really pampered staying there for new year.

chris dulleston, west midlands/england
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